NSF Blockchain & Distributed Systems Grants
US National Science Foundation funding for blockchain research, distributed systems, and decentralized infrastructure.
About this grant
The National Science Foundation funds foundational research in blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, and decentralized systems through multiple programs including CISE Core Programs, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Convergence Accelerator. Funded projects span consensus algorithms, scalability, privacy-preserving cryptography, formal verification of smart contracts, and applications in healthcare, supply chain, and digital identity.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓US universities and research institutions
- ✓Some programs open to small businesses
- ✓Strong scientific merit required
- ✓Open access publication preferred
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